Senior Practitioner Child Protection Enquiry Teams (Front Door) South

Birmingham Children’s Trust Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 incentive in first month

£5,000 retention per year

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

SWE registration fee paid

DBS fee paid

Job summary

Birmingham Children’s Trust Limited is seeking a Senior Practitioner to lead our Child Protection Enquiry Teams and support the Team Manager in delivering high-quality safeguarding practice across Birmingham. You will guide complex casework, contribute to policy, and ensure timely, child-centred decisions.

We value dedicated professionals who communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and uphold rigorous assessment standards in safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and ASYE completion.
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience with children and families in social work.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight in screening intervention requests for suspected significant harm.
• Advise and support Family Help Teams.
• Assist with allocation of work and progression of cases.
• Deputise for the Team Manager as required.
• Undertake complex casework within Children and Family Services.
• Share knowledge of legislation, standards and policies in group supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Assessment

Education

Degree in Social Work

ASYE completed

Registration with SWE

Job description

About The Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential?

Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you!

We are dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. As a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we are committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key leadership role within our newly established Child Protection Enquiry Teams, supporting the Team Manager and ensuring high-quality safeguarding practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight in screening requests for intervention where children are suspected to be suffering significant harm.
• Offer advice and support to Family Help Teams.
• Assist with allocation of work and case progression.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required.
• Undertake complex casework within Children and Family Services.
• Share and communicate thorough knowledge of legislation, national standards, guidance, and departmental policy through group supervision.

About You

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate professionals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Social Work and completion of ASYE.
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Our Benefits

• An incentive paymentof£1,000paid in full in your first months’ salary (T&C’sapply)
• Retention bonusof£5,000per annum paid in monthly instalments(T&C’sapply)
• Relocation Allowance of upto£8,000(T&C’s apply)
• We pay your Social WorkEngland registration fee
• We pay your DBS applicationfee and reimburse your update service fee
• A generous annual leavepackage of30 daysannual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Schemewhich gives you the chance to drive a brand-new car for an affordablefixed monthly amount as part of a salary sacrifice initiative. With nodeposits or credit checks required a range of all-inclusive drivingpackages
• Free on-site parking at ouroffices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We alsoprovide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
• Full access to our amazinginternal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services,Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card),Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• Flexible and hybrid workingpolicy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes acombination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a varietyof working patterns, to support the needs of the Trust and to ensure apositive work/life balance for our employees
• You will receive a generouslocal government career average pension scheme in line with the LocalGovernment Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym membershipswith Pure Gym and Nuffield Health

About Us

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work- be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment- enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development- benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits- take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.